His father was an English businessman. At a young age, Franklin’s father wanted him to pursue a career in the Church, However, Josiah Franklin only had enough money to send his son to school for two years, not enough time for a boy wanting to become a member of the clergy. Even though young Benjamin Franklin never finished school, he continued his education through reading. At the age of twelve, Franklin became an apprentice to his older brother, James. James was a printer who founded The New-England
J.P. Morgan John Pierpont Morgan was born in Hartford, Connecticut on April 17, 1837. His father, Junius Spencer Morgan was a very wealthy and well off financier, it was his father who had taught J.P. about the family’s finances and business, which he was going to inherit as he became older. J.P. was a very talented young individual and was willing student who was educated at Boston’s English High School and then had enrolled in the University of Gottingen, in Germany. When he was in high school J.P. had already traveled and explored much of Europe and had sparked his love of art, which would stay with him throughout his life. After he had graduated from Gottingen at the age of 20, he had traveled back to New York to pursue a career in finance.
(Black Pioneers of Science & Inventions, Haber, pg 13-15) Rillieux at a young age asked a lot of questions about the machines around the plantations and how they worked. His father as an engineer and inventor of the steam-operation cotton-bailing press, was really proud of his son and wanted to send him to receive the best education he could get. Because of the color difference the best school in New Orleans did not accept him,but that didn't stop Rillieux father. First because Rillieux was baptize as a catholic he went to catholic schools and study for his early age. Then, Rillieux father send him to Paris best school (L'Ecole) were there were no racial restrictions, to study engineering.
His father jedidiah always wanted his son to grow up with a great education. Unlike Samuel’s brother he did not like school. After attending Phillips Academy in Andover, Samuel went on to Yale College to receive instruction in the subjects of religious philosophy, mathematics and science. While at Yale, he attended lectures on electricity. In 1810, he graduated from Yale.
Colin Powell Colin Powel is one of the most significant African Americans of our time through his success, popularity, and leadership excellence. He has achieved greatness throughout his life in various military and governmental positions which also have lead him to who he is now. He deserves the recognition he has received since he has shown outstanding leadership qualities through countless world crises and four United States presidents. Colin Powell was born in New York City on April 5, 1937 and was raised in the South Bronx. His parents, Luther and Maud Powell, immigrated to the United States from Jamaica.
From his father’s first marriage, he had seven siblings. Talk about a big family! Working as a candle and soap maker, Ben’s father wanted all of his sons to learn a trade. ( http://sln.fi.edu/franklin/timeline/birth.html) At the age of ten, Ben helped his father in his shop although; Ben’s father wanted him to enter the clergy. Quickly, he learned to read and write.
Alec Boulware American Colonial History Dr. Albritton Final Paper The Influence of Benjamin Franklin on the United States Government and Society. Benjamin Franklin is by far on of the more famous of the founding fathers of the United States of America, Present at both the signing of not only the Declaration of Independence but also the signing of the constitution. One of the few men of his time to rightly deserve the mantel of polymath, also know as a renaissance man, Franklin was a inventor, writer, scientist , businessman, and statesman to list a few of his traits. Through his endeavourers he helped shape the exceptional country that the United States would become. Some of his inventions would change
Benjamin Franklin Born January 17, 1706 in Boston, Massachusetts Benjamin Franklin was one of 20 children and the youngest boy. Father Josiah Franklin and Mother Abiah Folger, Benjamin had one child. Benjamin was one of the founding fathers of America and was a author, printer, political theorist, politician, postmaster, scientist, musician, inventor, satirist, civic activist, statesman, and diplomat. Benjamin attended Boston Latin School until he was 10 years old and his father pulled him out to work with him making candles. Dipping wax wasn’t cutting it for Ben’s creative mind so he apprenticed at his brothers print shop when he was 12 despite his brothers harsh treatments.
Benjamin Franklin “Life’s tragedy is that we get old to soon and wise too late.” This quote comes from the most wise men in history, Benjamin Franklin. Benjamin Franklin is known for many inventions throughout his life such as electricity, his interest in the lightening rod, and the bifocals. Throughout his life, he had been through many hardships, but he was also a very smart man for his time. Little would we know, Benjamin Franklin would have such a huge impact on our lives not only by inventing very many different things, but also teaching us things about some of the things he went through in his life. Benjamin Franklin was born in Boston on Milk Street on January 6,1706.
He was the most courageous and dedicated leader during the civil rights struggle, and his leadership impacted millions. King spoke for African-American and helped to conquer discrimination based on race and skin color. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s ‘I Have a Dream’ speech will be remembered by Americans for many generations, and overall, he impacted the nation in more ways than words can describe. His courage to fight for what he believed in is one of the many reasons why the United States government created a national holiday in his honor. That there is an entire day dedicated to Martin Luther King, Jr. proves that he was the best leader in United States history (Ling,